User Resources - MagLab
User Resources
User Resources
Every year about 2,000 researchers use our facilities and publish more than 400 peer-reviewed studies.
Researchers from around the globe conduct experiments at our lab every year.
See our
User Institution Map
Whether looking to become a new user, or returning to the lab for a new experiment, we offer a wide array of resources to help users, including a deeply experienced support staff, customized tools, training, financial support, housing assistance and more.
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Complete your feedback survey after each of your experiments.
Do Research on the World's strongest Magnets
Planning your Experiment
Whether this is your first time considering high magnetic fields or you are thinking about your next experiment, we are here to help you make the most of your magnet time.
Requesting Magnet Time
Want to use high magnetic fields to elevate your research? The National MagLab provides access to the world’s highest field magnets free of charge to researchers from across scientific disciplines.
Doing your Experiment
Have magnet time scheduled? Whether you plan to conduct your research on-site at one of the National MagLab’s three sites or online as a virtual user, these are the details you need to know.
User Resources Quick Links
Magnet Schedule
Who has magnet time? Find and filter the magnet schedule for all seven user facilities.
Experimental Support
Meet the teams here to support user experiments including cryogenics, electronics, instruments, safety, and more.
User Safety
Safety is a core value at the lab. We work with users to ensure magnet time is safe and scientifically productive.
User Committee
The User Committee advises MagLab leadership on matters of importance to the lab's interdisciplinary user community.
Meet the user
Meet Jiaqi Cai, researcher from the University of Washington, and learn more about how the MagLab's DC Field magnets help him explore topological materials.
Want to make your own discoveries in high magnetic fields?
Apply for magnet time.
How to Request Magnet Time
Our magnets are open to all scientists - for free - via a competitive process and we accept proposals through out the year.
Prepare documentation
A proposal and prior results report
are required.
Create a user profile
New user registration
, returning users simply need to
Submit a request online
Upload files and provide details
about the proposed experiment.
Report your results
After your work is completed, you are asked to
report
to the laboratory, in a timely manner.
Find the Perfect Magnet
for your Research
Search our magnets by field strength, bore size, and even technique.
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